About Town: New exhibit, nonprofit gala among things to do in the Quad-Cities this weekend

With the Family : Hubble Space Telescope new exhibit

Looking for something the whole family to enjoy? The Putnam Museum and Science Center is hosting a traveling exhibit from NASA, Hubble Space Telescope : New Views of the Universe. The exhibit is open this Saturday through Sunday, Jan. 26. Admission is $12 for adults; $10 for youth 3-18; and free for those 2 and under.

Throughout the exhibit are multiple hands-on interactives to experience components of the telescopes, reveal the inner-workings and see the magnificent images of stars, galaxies, and planets that have been collected. Alongside information on the various tools in the telescopes, the whole family will learn about the hurdles astronauts have overcome during the construction and servicing of the telescopes and their satellites.

Dine and Drink : Bingo Bash in Coal Valley

Bingo, food, music, auction and more? You will have it at the Bingo Bash supporting Epilepsy Advocacy Network on Saturday at The Rock in Coal Valley. It is a fun evening of bingo, music, food and drinks, silent auction, and raffles, all in support of people in our community who have epilepsy.

The Bingo Bash is from 6 to 10 p.m. and doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door for $20. Food and drinks available for purchase, $20 for 10 bingo games, $120 to reserve a table of 8 (includes bingo games for eight people at discounted rate of $15 per person).

On a Date : Wine & Chocolate Experience

What's better than wine and chocolate? Sample more than 40 different wines and over 20 different chocolate samples from local vendors. Join the Jaycees of the Quad Cities at their newest event, the Wine & Chocolate experience this Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Golden Leaf Banquet Hall, 2902 E. Kimberly Road in Davenport.

Each ticket will get you admission to sample all the wines, 12 tasting tickets to use for chocolate samples, live music from Lewis Knudsen, wine glass, wine pull, silent auction and more. General admission is $50. For tickets visit

Proceeds are used to fund impact projects such as the Jaycee Santa Program, a 70-year program to provide gifts for over 1,000 area underprivileged children, teenagers, and adults.

In Real Time : AKWAABA QC Fundraiser Gala

Akwaaba QC is having its first-ever fundraising gala to showcase the incredible work it is doing as well as highlight its culture as a symbol of reception, hospitality, generosity and warm welcome to everyone.

The program includes special demonstration of the Akwaaba QC Calabash captivating choreography performances, a vibrant fashion show and delicious dinner to enjoy. The guest speaker will be state Senator Mike Halpin, and keynote speaker will be Dr. Magdalena (Maggie) Rivera. Entry by donation is $50. Cash App: $NANAOUROAGORO, Eventbrite: . The fundraiser gala is this Saturday, from 5 to 9 p.m., located at 423 12th St. in Moline, (Mercado on Fifth Building).

Just for Fun : Moline's Holiday Hop

Christmas is less than seven weeks away and what better way to support your local businesses than by buying local? Made Market and Moline's Holiday Hop are teaming up this season to bring a fun shopping experience during their Holiday Shop Hop, with handmade items, clothing, art, food and more.

There will be vendors popped up in the Watermark Corners building located at 1500 River Drive on Friday, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.